Tata Martino set to rest Messi after US Open Cup semi-final

The Argentine coach, ‘Tata’ Martino acknowledged that Messi has been pushed and is considering resting him after the US Open Cup game.

Luis Guillermo Vázquezluis_lgazulPaul Reidypaulreidy67Update: Aug 21st, 2023 12:44 EDT

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Everything at Inter Miami has changed with the arrival of Lionel Messi. The World Cup winner has ignited a team wallowing at the foot of the table in the Eastern Conference and with his ten goals and inspirational play, has been instrumental in securing the first ever silverware for the side from Florida after winning the 2023 Leagues Cup.

🏆 @InterMiamiCF are your #LeaguesCup2023 champions! 🎉 pic.twitter.com/jptXqLAJpv

— Leagues Cup (@LeaguesCup) August 20, 2023

Inter boss Tata Martino has acknowledged that has been stretched and is considering giving his star a rest, however, that will not come until after Wednesday’s game when they face FC Cincinnati in the US Open Cup.

“Leo Messi played all the games and maybe at some point he wants to rest, obviously that won’t be on Wednesday. He is going to play and be a starter”, revealed the coach at a media briefing.

Tata Martino: “Leo Messi jugó todos los partidos y quizás en algún momento quiera descansar pero no va a ser el miércoles. Va a jugar y ser titular. Hasta que él no me manifieste nada, va a jugar. Quiere estar en todos y acompañar”. pic.twitter.com/eTFQCc6qQZ

— Gastón Edul (@gastonedul) August 21, 2023

Messi at Inter Miami

Messi made his debut on July 21, 2023, coming on in the 55th minute of the opening Leagues Cup group game. Inter Miami defeated Cruz Azul 2-1, this precisely thanks to a goal from the Argentine striker in time added on.